John Chapman, Director of Training at LMS Defense, recommends using a .22 Long Rifle dedicated long gun such as the S&W M&P15-22 because it manipulates exactly like a true M4. An M&P15-22 is used here to practice manipulations including loading/reloading. Rifle training drills are also performed that take advantage of the strengths of the .22 LR system.

Ankle Holsters offer one unique advantage for defensive firearms carry, as they place your defensive tool in a location that most people do not think to look. Danny Pieratti prefers ankle carry and demonstrates proper presentation from that position in this video.

Brain Sabol discusses the importance of defensive firearms training for a 360 degree world, even on a typical square range. Brian offers some ideas for how you can train more realistically even when your live-fire options don’t include 360 degrees.

Deryck Poole discusses his journey to becoming a defensive shooting instructor. While the process is different for everyone, Deryck’s experience has aspects that are very common for those who become successful teachers.